From Confidence to Careers: Supporting People into Work Through St Peter’s Job Club

Since October, we’ve been delivering a Job Club in St Peter’s borough in Tameside, providing tailored support to help people take their next steps towards employment. Based at our Ashton office, the job club offers a welcoming, flexible environment where individuals are supported from wherever they are in their journey, whether they’re exploring career options for the first time or preparing for interviews.

Support we offer

Our team provides help with CV writing, cover letters, job searching, interview preparation and access to training opportunities. Alongside one-to-one guidance, the programme also offers group sessions for building confidence, providing ICT facilities, and even offering a free breakfast to ensure everyone can start the day ready to engage.

What sets the Job Club apart is its no-pressure, person-centred approach. Participants don’t need to have a clear plan when they arrive. Instead, they’re encouraged to explore their interests at their own pace, with staff adapting support to reflect changing goals and circumstances. The team also connects individuals to wider opportunities through partner organisations, helping to remove barriers and build confidence.

The impact has been significant. Participants have progressed from uncertainty about their future to securing full-time employment, while others have overcome anxiety to attend sessions independently and build a routine.

Thanks to our partners Tameside Council and GMCA for funding this project: